Chocolate and Peanut Graham Bars
There’s something undeniably satisfying about a dessert that combines rich chocolate, crunchy peanuts, and the nostalgic taste of graham crackers. These Chocolate and Peanut Graham Bars are a delightful treat that brings together these flavors in a way that’s both simple and indulgent. With minimal effort and a handful of ingredients, you can whip up…
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoonssalted butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 1 2/3 cupsgraham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/4 cupssweetened shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cupssemi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/4 cupssalted peanuts
- 1 14 ounce cansweetened condensed milk
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9- or 10-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- If your butter is not already melted, melt 8 tablespoons salted butter. In a small bowl, stir the melted butter together with 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Pour the butter–vanilla mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- Scatter 1 2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs evenly over the butter. Use a rubber spatula or the bottom of a measuring cup to press the crumbs firmly and evenly into the butter to form a crust.
- Sprinkle 1 1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut evenly over the graham crust.
- In a bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups semi‑sweet chocolate chips and 1 1/4 cups salted peanuts. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the coconut layer.
- Evenly drizzle the contents of the 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk over the chocolate and peanut layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the pan and let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing.
Equipment
- 9-inch square baking dish
Notes
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days.